Education Charities

The charities and good causes supported from the fund remain largely in the local community with considerable emphasis on children with special needs, local schools projects and the disabled. International aid and response to emergency appeals continue to be supported when they arise.

Pre school playgroup

Annual Shakespearen production in courtyard of local hotel.Providing bursaries to participants who have been involved in productions and are pursuing professional training.Providing hire of staging, equipment and costumes to local groups.

The charity makes grants to Kendrick School in Reading and to pupils and former pupils of the school.

a. Providing financial help to those in need within Ufton Nervet and Sulhamstead.b. Financing suitable projects of an educational nature in the area.c. Financing local projects i.e. Village hall, Church and Cricket Club improvementsd. Creation of a Cultural Community Centre, School Classrooms and similar large projects.

The net income of the foundation, after the payment of administrative expenses, is used to fund exhibitions and other benefits to Roman Catholic children attending Catholic schools and who, being resident in England, Wales or the Channel Islands, have lost both parents, or are fatherless or whose fathers do not provide them with effective financial support.

Community enrichment through fun and fundraising.Providing events, activities and projects for the community to enjoy whilst raising additional funds for resources, equipment and activities for all children not covered by the school budget.

The college's aims are set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association and are to provide theological education, primarily for those seeking holy orders in the Church of England, and also through the Distance Learning Department and the Midlands Centre for Youth Ministry, enabling a much wider range of students to take advantage of the services the college provide

Gives grants to young people under 21 who are going to university or college, or embarking on apprenticeships/training to help meet their costs.

To assist the Governers of Bretherton Endowed School with the cost of conducting the school and advancing education by the provision of facilities, equipment and other benefits and in promoting the education of people under the age of 25 who are attending or who have attended the school.

The Foundation seeks to support the development of the ornamental horticultural industry in the United Kingdom by financing and supporting scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in this field.

CECCC is a non-profit making, non-political and non-religious body. It comprises of 4 sections: Chinese Music, Martial Arts, Culture, and the Chinese School. The aim of our centre is to help our members to appreciate their Chinese origin, virtue and righteousness. We promote Chinese Arts, Culture, music, dancing and martial arts. We also help our members to integrate with the local society.

Meetings in interest groupsMonthly meetings with speaker open to all members

The charity manages Great Brickhill Parish Hall facilities for the use and benefit of both individual and groups of residents from Great Brickhill and the surrounding area. The Hall is used by a Pre-School Group on a daily basis and by an outreach Post Office once a week. It is used also for a wide variety of sports and social activities on a regular weekly basis.

Lostwithiel Preschool, Baby & Toddler Group is run by a managment committee of parents and affiliates in Lostwithiel. The aim of the preschool is to enhance the development and education of children under school age in a community group setting.We hold a Baby and Toddler group once a week at which we welcome parents and their children to enjoy a range of activities and meet similar aged children.

Trustees support education costs for hugely disadvantaged children from the 'slums' of Bangalore, India, the costs of University education for a gifted Ghanaian also a UK volunteer working amongst rural Gipsies in Romania who are rejected by many. Trustees also address other needs, both overseas and in the UK, as and when they present themselves.

Use of hall for village activities, including PCC meetings, mother & toddler, nursery & pre-school, pilates, yoga, karate, flower show, history club, cafe, parties, dog shows, weddings, film shows and country fair.

"to advance the education of the pupils of the school"

The hall is used for community functions, operating as a community hub with use by: Skelton village school, local youth, adult and senior groups, meetings, classes etc, as well as a polling station. Its activities include keep fit, theatre, dances, school, church and social gatherings and suppers and is available for private hire for social events. Open to all ages, abilities and ethnicities.

Pre-School for children aged from 2 years to school age

Military Museum for Army Music

Assistance to professional or former professional polo players. Education and training for alternative employment or self-employment of professional or former professional players. Assistance towards the welfare of ponies. Encouragement of polo amongst children and the young in full time education. Encouragement amongst members of the Armed Services. Donations to other charities.

To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups.

Up to 10,000 visitors a year since reopened Henley Collection. Upgraded Maritime history room reopened for 2010. Dartmouth's social and WW II story in 2011. Upgraded shop 2020. Accreditation 2008, 2011 and 2018. Talks in winter. Mayflower gallery Oct 2021. Outreach activities, schools/adults. Jesse Room (ceiling Tree of Jesse) during opening hours. Open 6 days a week all year bar 3 public hols.

Providing activities for those persons who are no longer in full-time employment. Groups, tutored and self-help, study and take part in classes in many subjects, dance, exercise, musical, dramatic sessions. The emphasis is on shared learning. The activities undertaken by members of this U3A are self-supporting.